Dividing Creek, N.J. — June 17 — Junior Member Payton Wilford was honored on his birthday by Dividing Creek Fire & Rescue. Under the guidance of seasoned professionals, junior firefighter programs teach young members about emergency response, collaboration, fire safety, and community service.

These initiatives foster leadership, develop skills, and get people ready for future service. The acknowledgment demonstrated the department's ongoing dedication to training young firefighters and fostering their growth as they strive to become the community's future emergency responders.